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Mary Peltola: “We don't have the numbers of trained workforce to put in…”

Featuring: Mary Peltola, Democratic | Former U.S. House Representative, Alaska At-Large

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2024 U.S. Rep Mary Peltola's address to the Alaska State Legislature

Published | Video Starts at 40:42

Every sector of our economy across the nation needs employees if we're going to be serious about renewable resource development. The biggest hurdle, according to Chris Rose, is the workforce. We don't have the numbers of trained workforce to put in these projects and maintain these projects. We need people. We need the best and brightest from around the world. And I think that we as Americans need to recognize we have opportunities to gain here as well. (40:42–40:49)

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Asserts that there is a shortage of trained workforce for renewable resource projects.

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